"During this time of waiting and uncertainty, I had the opportunity to play in Malaysia, but [playing for the Singapore national team] is what I want," Webb told The New Paper, ahead of Friday night's S.League game between Warriors and Geylang United at Jalan Besar Stadium.

The four-time Southeast Asian champions have won only two of 15 matches in just over a year.

And Webb was in the crowd at the National Stadium on Tuesday night when Singapore were thrashed 6-0 by Argentina in a high-profile friendly.

He may not have made a difference against the world No. 2-ranked side, but he believes he could have helped against the Taiwanese at Jalan Besar Stadium, as the Lions lacked creative flair and a cutting edge.

"For sure, I could have helped turn things around for the Lions," he said.

"And it's not just me. Sirina [Camara, French] and Song [Ui Yong, South Korean] and even Kento [Fukuda, Japanese] would have made an impact if we had been naturalised."

Webb has scored 73 goals in eight seasons in the S.League since moving from North America.

Webb, 29, has scored 73 goals in his eight seasons in the S.League. Before moving to Warriors this season, he was part of a Tampines Rovers side who pushed Albirex Niigata (S) for the title in 2016.